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Sunnyside-Tahoe City

California · 1,555 residents · 3.481 sq mi
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Sunnyside-Tahoe City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,667. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $645,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,555
−12%since 2000
from 1,761 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
447 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+27%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sunnyside-Tahoe City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,667
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,872
+46%since 2000
from $33,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$645,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $807 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+3%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,626)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(64)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(115)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other3.9%(61)
Diversity Score28.7%(446)
Diversity Score
29
+126%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+181%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California has about 1,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

The typical household in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California earns about $105,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California expensive?

In Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California, the median home is worth about $645,400, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

About 4.9% of people in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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